Tech transfer region: Finland
In Finland perhaps more than in other countries, the role of universities within the venture ecosystem seems fundamental. Finland is home to a well-educated population. With 10 multidisciplinary and six specialised universities, the country was ranked sixth out of 46 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development for the level of tertiary education attainment among 46 to 55-year-olds (38.5%), and 10th for 25 to 64-year-olds (44.3%) in 2017.
Significant in research funding is the Finnish Innovation Fund, known…
